The Trees and Views Committee may, at its discretion, consider agenda items out of the order in which they are listed. The public may comment on any item on the agenda that has not previously been subject to public comment. To give everyone an opportunity to be heard and to ensure the presentation of different points of view, the Committee requests that members of the audience who speak: 1) Fill out a Speaker Card and submit it to staff; 2) Always address the Chair; 3) State his or her name and address; and 4) State views succinctly. The Committee requests that applicants, Tree Owners, and Claimants limit presentations to 15 minutes and that neighbors and other interested limit presentations to 3 minutes.

PUBLIC HEARINGS1. KURTZIG VIEW CLAIM / 297 SOUTH STREET (TR 10-392)
Staff: Thornberry
Sara and Andy Kurtzig (Claimants)
Linda Pfeifer (Tree Owner) DESCRIPTION: A view claim regarding the obstruction of views from the Claimant’s property at 297 South Street (APN 065-293-41) by trees located on the Tree Owner’s property at 211 South Street (APN 065-293-07). The Claimants seek an advisory decision regarding the restoration of water views from their property at 297 South Street. RECOMMENDATION: Trees and Views Committee to conduct a fact finding meeting and make an advisory decision regarding the view claim.

COMMUNICATIONS
STAFF -- Tree Activity Performed and Pending – January 2011
COMMITTEE MEMBERS

ADJOURNMENT

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